MEDITATING WITH RHINOS

By HELENA KRIEL Melinda Ferguson Books After leaving her husband, Helena Kriel – a screenwriter based in Los Angeles – hits a low point. She returns home to Joburg and ends up volunteering at a sanctuary for orphaned baby rhinos.

While helping a traumatised rhino, she discovers she can use the ancient technique of meditation to silently communicate with the distressed animal and get him to drink milk for the first time in days.

Over time, her spiritual connection with the rhinos deepens. But Helena realises that what's really needed to make a difference is money – and lots of it. And so she returns to LA and uses her connections to raise money to ensure the safety of the rhinos.

This powerful, yet gentle and contemplative book makes you realise that by helping others, you help yourself. It’s the best thing I’ve read in a long time.